Actions from rwirthMovable Type Pro 4.382012-08-22T14:00:01Zhttp://www.kcet.org/user/profile/Yesenia%20Barragan/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=feed&_type=actions&username=rwirthCommented on Who's Funding Prop 37, Labeling for Genetically Engineered Foods? in Elections 2012tag:www.kcet.org,2012:/news/ballotbrief/elections2012//1861.47927#433952012-08-22T21:00:01Zrwirth
For those that really care about GMO ingredients in their foods, there are plenty of ways to find out. The labeling of non-GMO is another way to charge a premium, much like products labeled as organic. If we examine the main supporters of this proposition, one can easily see that they are the companies that already charge a premium for their products based on their organic and non-GMO labeling. They want prop. 37 to succeed in order to force their competitors to spend more money on labeling.

But the main question is why is proposition 37 necessary at all? If the public in general were really interested in only non-GMO foods, manufacturers would be more than willing to label, sell and charge a premium for these products. However, the public really doesn't care about GMO vs. non-GMO. What they care about is price. If and individual did care, there are many non-GMO products from which to choose. If it's not labeled non-GMO, just assume it is GMO. We don't need Proposition 37.